Ion Cernea

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameIon•Cernea
Used nameIon•Cernea
Born21 October 1936 in Râu Alb, Hunedoara (ROU)
Measurements161 cm / 57 kg
NOC Romania
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

Ion Cernea had the following finishes at major championships – 1965 World Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (1st); 1961 World Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 1962 World Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (5th).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Wrestling ROU Ion Cernea
Bantamweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
1964 Summer Olympics Wrestling ROU Ion Cernea
Bantamweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze